Cove Formed By Tin Mine Collapse

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This new cove near Pantai Remis was the result of the collapse of the embankment wall of an open cast tin mine which allowed the entire mine to be flooded with seawater. This incident happened on October 21, 1993 and is a well-known case study for landslides and erosion.

Video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6Ma0SVjMHA

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantai_Remis_landslide

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Coordinates: 4°24'5"N 100°35'25"E

Lumut Power Plant Complex 1.3 km
Pantai Remis landslide 2.6 km
Pulau Talang 2.6 km
Yik Ching High School 7.3 km
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pantai Remis 7.7 km
Taman Bintang 7.8 km
Gunung Tunggal Oil Palm Nursery 8.4 km
Panchor 16 km
Kampung Sungai Che Rahmat 18 km
Perak 68 km

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Lumut Power Plant Complex Pantai Remis landslide Pulau Talang Yik Ching High School Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pantai Remis Taman Bintang Gunung Tunggal Oil Palm Nursery Panchor Kampung Sungai Che Rahmat Perak